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Western U.P. Dist. Health Dept. Environmental Health Director in Hancock, Michigan
Live and work in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan with four distinct seasons and year-round outside activities.
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is in search of an Environmental Health Director. This position serves a five-county region from a base in Hancock, Michigan.
The EH Director plans, organizes and directs the administration of the Environmental Health Division, supervises environmental health staff, and develops and implements policies, procedures, goals and objectives and ensures compliance.
Qualifications include:
- BS or graduate degree in environmental health, science, engineering or related field and current registration as a Sanitarian in the State of Michigan, or NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Minimum of 5 or more years of progressively more responsible experience in environmental health, which includes the coordination and administration of related programs
- Supervisory experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles underlying federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to Environmental Health
- Knowledge of and experience in FDA food protection regulations, sewage system design, soil science, and well construction
Thorough knowledge of public health principles, practices and techniques, and comprehensive knowledge of environmental health theory and practice
WUPHD offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and earned time off.
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